Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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