Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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