Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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