Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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