Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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