Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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