Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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