Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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