Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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