Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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