Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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