Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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