Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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