Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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