Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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