Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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