Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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