Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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