Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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