Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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