Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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