Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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