Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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