Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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