Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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