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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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