Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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