Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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