Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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