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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major 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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