Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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