Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing 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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