Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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