Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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