Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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