Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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