Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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