Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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