Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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