Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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