Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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