Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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