Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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