Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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