Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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