Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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