Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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