Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines 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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