Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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