Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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