Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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