Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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