Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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