Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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