Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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