Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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