Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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