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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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