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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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