Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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