Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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