Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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