Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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