Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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