Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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