Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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