Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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