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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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