Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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