Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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