Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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