Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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