Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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