Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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