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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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