Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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