Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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