Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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