Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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