Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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