Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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