Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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