Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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