Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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