Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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