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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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