Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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