Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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