Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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