Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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