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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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