Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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