Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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