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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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