Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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