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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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