Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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