Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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