Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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