Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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