Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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