Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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