Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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