Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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