Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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