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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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