Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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