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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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