Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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