Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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