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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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