Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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