Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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