Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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