Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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