Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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