Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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