Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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