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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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