Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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