Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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