Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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