Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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