Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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