Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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