Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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