Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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