Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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