Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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