Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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