Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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