Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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