Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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