Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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