Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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