Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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