Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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