Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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