Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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