Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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