Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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