Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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