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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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