Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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