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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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