Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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