Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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