Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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