Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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