Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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