Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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