Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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