Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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