Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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