Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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