Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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