Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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