Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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