Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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