Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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