Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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