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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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