Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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