Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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