Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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