Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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