Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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