Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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