Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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