Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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