Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive 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 interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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