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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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