Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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