Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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