Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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