Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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