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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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