Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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