Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses 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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