Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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