Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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