Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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