Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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