Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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