Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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