Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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