Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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