Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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