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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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