Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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