Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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