Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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