Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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