Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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