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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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