Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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