Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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