Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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