Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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