Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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