Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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