Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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