Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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