Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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