Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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