Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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