Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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