Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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