Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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