Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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