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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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