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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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