Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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