Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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