Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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