Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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