Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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