Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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