Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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