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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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