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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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