Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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