Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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