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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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