Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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