Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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