Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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