Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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