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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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