Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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