Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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