Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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