Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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