Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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