Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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