Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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