Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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