Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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