Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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