Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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