Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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