Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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