Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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