Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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