Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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