Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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