Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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