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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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