Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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