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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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