Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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