Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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