Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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