Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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