Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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