Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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