Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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