Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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