Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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