Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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