Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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