Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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