Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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