Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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