Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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