Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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