Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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