Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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