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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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