Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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