Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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