Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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