Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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