Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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