Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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