Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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