Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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