Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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