Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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