Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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