Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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