Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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