Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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