Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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