Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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