Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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