Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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