Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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