Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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