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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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