Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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