Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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