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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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