Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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