Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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