Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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