Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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