Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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