Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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