Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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