Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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