Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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