Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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