Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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