Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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