Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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