Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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