Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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