Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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