Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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