Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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