Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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