Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major 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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