Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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