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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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