Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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