Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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