Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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