Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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