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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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