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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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