Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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