Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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