Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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