Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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