Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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