Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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