Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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