Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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