Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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