Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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