Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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