Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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