Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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