Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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