Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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