Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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