Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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