Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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