Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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