Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates 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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