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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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