Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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