Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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