Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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