Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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