Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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