Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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