Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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