Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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