Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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