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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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