Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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