Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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