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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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