Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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