Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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