Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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