Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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