Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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