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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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