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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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