Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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