Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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