Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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