Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum 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 education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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