Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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