Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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