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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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