Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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