Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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