Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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