Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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