Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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