Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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