Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of 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 massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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