Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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