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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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