Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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