Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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