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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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