Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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