Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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