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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates? How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation.

There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the opportunities associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. For more details please visit this MOOC book site.

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