Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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