Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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