Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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