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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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