Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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