Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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