Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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