Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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