Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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