Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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