Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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