Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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