Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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