Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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