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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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