Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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