Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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