Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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