Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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