Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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