Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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