Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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