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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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