Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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