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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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