Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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