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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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