Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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