Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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