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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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