Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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