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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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