Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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