Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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