Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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