Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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