Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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