Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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