Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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