Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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