Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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