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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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