Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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