Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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