Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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