Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about 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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