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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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