Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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