Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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