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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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