Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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