Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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