Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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