Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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