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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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