Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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