Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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