Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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