Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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