Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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