Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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