Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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