Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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