Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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