Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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