Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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