Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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