Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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