Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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