Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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