Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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