Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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