Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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