Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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