Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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