Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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