Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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