Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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