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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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