Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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