Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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