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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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