Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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