Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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