Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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