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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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