Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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