Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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