Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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