Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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