Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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