Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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