Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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