Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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