Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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