Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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