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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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