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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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