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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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