Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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