Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the 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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