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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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