Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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