Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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