Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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