Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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