Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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