Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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