Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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