Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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