Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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