Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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