Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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