Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the 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 inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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