Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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