Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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