Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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