Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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