Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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