Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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