Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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