Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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