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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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