Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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