Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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