Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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