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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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