Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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